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This was not a real tour of the Palmer House; rather it was a rambling lecture about the Palmer family with a bit of early Chicago history - all conducted in a cramped and unorganized conference room. After a nice (but not great) lunch in...More

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My husband and I stayed at the Palmer House hotel in Chicago Memorial Day weekend 2018. We chose the hotel because Bertha Palmer was a founding member of our hometown community as well. If you want to learn about the history of Chicago and the...More

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Ken Price, Palmer House Hilton Historian, does a masterful job telling the story of early Chicago, and of the Palmer House in this wonderful tour. Lunch, then the museum in the hotel, and finally a walking tour of the hotel make up a 3 hour...More

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It is extremely rare that I meet anyone more passionate about history than I. The hotel historian of the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago, Mr. Ken Price, is precisely that. The Palmer House, the oldest continuously operating hotel in North America, has a truly remarkable...More

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While this was an interesting experience, we were disappointed in the amount of time involved.
After spending two hours in a small, cramped conference room listening to a lecture(which was excellent) on Chicago and Palmer House history, we needed to leave in order to catch...More

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The hotel's historian takes you on a journey back in time. Ken has an outstanding and extraordinary knowledge of the Palmer family history. Anyone truly interested in the history of Chicago, our nation or an interest in women's rights should/must take this tour. In fact,...More

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The History is Hott tour is fascinating. Ken Price, the historian for the Palmer House Hotel is incredibly knowledgeable, has done his homework and makes the story of Bertha and Potter Palmer and Chicago very interesting and fun. We visited several ballrooms on the tour...More

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The history of the Palmer House and the Palmer family is amazing! Ken Price, who provides the history and narrative is amazing. Simply put, he is the best at providing information in a fun and understandable manner. My wife and I have traveled extensively throughout...More

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This is a great tour! The Palmer House is an amazing hotel in terms of architecture and décor, and has played a major role in Chicago history. Ken Price, the tour leader, is an excellent storyteller, with extensive knowledge about the hotel, the people who...More

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Often visitors' first stop in Chicago, The Loop is agood starting point to sample the city's energy andflavor. This central business district boastsMichelin-rated restaurants, upscale hotels, premiershopping, and enough arresting architecture to keepyour camera busy for hours. You won’t find too manyphoto galleries of downtown Chicago without a shot ofMillennium Park and Cloud Gate (“The Bean”), one of

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the most iconic landmarks in the city. A stunningskyline coupled with cultural attractions like the ArtInstitute of Chicago present a Downtown where work andplay peacefully coexist.